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The Home Office Trend Is To Customize Space

The Home Office Trend Is To Customize Space

The Home Office Trend Is To Customize Space For The Entire Family There was a time when the ‘home office’ applied solely to corporate executives. Traditionally defined by wood-paneled walls, large oak desks and leather-bound chairs; this space was dedicated to the head of the household as his “office away from the office.” With the explosion of remote employees and work-from-home businesses, this once ‘exclusive’ room is now used by any family member. More than employment, it’s the family place to do everything from paying monthly bills to homework assignments. Custom cabinetry is the best option to increase both safety and efficiency. Let me explain… Safe and Secure, or Open to All? The business office: How cabinets are placed for security is more important than ever. They may need to be high enough to stay of children’s reach or come equipped with locks for sensitive documents and files. To maximize efficiency, office cabinets can be customized with built-in file dividers and holders…and have as many drawers as needed for whatever ‘tools’ the work requires. Some businesses decide to use an electronic filing system instead of having paper files as they can be easily organized and accessible. That way, it doesn’t matter if you run out of space in your filing cabinet as it is all done on your computer. By checking out a company such as FilecenterDMS can offer an alternative solution if you start to run out of space in your cabinet. The family office: Where the home office is multi-functional; parents and kids may share the same space. Here’s where cabinets with open shelves, glass-paned doors and...

Clever Home Offices for Small Spaces

As you’ll see in these photos, the cabinetry and design are key in creating small yet functional home offices. You don’t need a huge area with lots of elements.   BONUS POINTS!  You can hide all of your messiness with the flick of your wrist! Read the full article and see the photos at The Cool...
Kitchen Design Trends

Kitchen Design Trends

With the kitchen continuing to be the most important room in the home, we would like to outline the biggest design trends now being seen in kitchen design. Mix-and-Match Materials Combining different materials, like butcher block countertops and marble backsplashes, add visual interest and allow for homeowners to play around with certain aspects of different architectural styles. You can determine which wood type, color of wood, style of door and cabinets that are appealing to you and also what fits your budget. Neutral Color Palette Whites and other natural colors are truly timeless. They can work with almost any architectural style while allowing other aspects of the kitchen to shine, such as a great granite or butcher-board countertop, recessed LED lighting or Energy Star stainless steel appliances. Custom Cabinetry Specialized storage not only adds visual interest, but also keeps clutter from getting in the way of your kitchen’s design. Custom cabinets are typically manufactured by local craftsmen, tradesmen with honed skills, and sometimes by expensive automated equipment. Custom cabinets offer you a wide variety of wood species, the biggest selection of door styles, an assortment of options and modern conveniences, and a vast array of stains and finishes. Sustainable Materials Kitchens that use materials such as bamboo, sustainably harvested woods and recycled glass not only help keep our planet pretty, but also add style and visual interest to the kitchen space itself. These materials are often manufactured with low- or no-formaldehyde glues, which protect the home’s indoor air quality as well. There is a surprising selection of materials, many of which are made from recycled materials. One of the...

4 Designer-Approved Bathroom Upgrades That Look Expensive—But Won’t Blow Your Budget

A bathroom reno is one of the biggest projects a homeowner can take on. From fresh tile to new fixtures, there are a lot of expensive decisions to make, and it’s hard to find where and when you can save a little of your budget, without sacrificing style. Get the opinions of interior designers then call Cornerstone for a consultation! Click here to read the article from Country...

The Walnut Swap Made the Kitchen Look Custom-Built

“Every dated cherry kitchen gets the same advice: go white. She ignored all of it and swapped the cherry for walnut instead. The cabinets are still wood, still warm, still the first thing you notice. They just stopped looking like 2005, and started looking custom.” Click here to see the amazing change swapping the wood made and read the full article from...